Marina Papadopoulou
Psychologist & Counsellor
Seeking empowerment, inclusion and acceptance? Welcome to a journey to explore your relationship with yourself, others and your environment and bring the changes that you aspire to!
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About me
My name is Marina, a Greek psychologist based in Berlin.
Living in a society that constantly presents challenges in our lives, relationships, work, personal growth, and our relationship with ourselves, it is only natural to experience increasing pressure—especially if we are a little "different."
Even when it sometimes feels daunting, as humans, we possess countless abilities to transform our environment. Psychological counseling can help to discover these abilities.
My driving force is my curiosity about human "nature" and my deep interest in people's stories. I can help you to discover your story, how you construct it and what you choose to keep with you.
My expertise refers to people who face various forms of social exclusion, for adults, kids and adolescents who seek empowerment and change. I also have experience with couples and family counseling, regarding a wide spectrum of difficulties within our closest relationships.
Feel free to contact me at: marinapapapsy@gmail.com
Two praxis locations:
- Kreuzberg, 10963 - Tempelhofer Ufer 16. Praxis Borghoff
- Neukölln, 12057 - Karl-Marx-Str. 282. Therapy Collective
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
The way I approach individuals who seek my help is rooted, above all, in empathy, acceptance, and a deep belief in the power of change.
My approach reflects the principles of Systems Theory and Community Psychology, viewing each person not as an isolated individual but holistically—as a member of the environments in which they live, interact, and communicate. I also integrate elements from art and play therapy, and cognitive techniques. During sessions, we will work to discover each person’s strengths and resources, rather than simply reinforcing narratives of problems and deficits, which can be discouraging and disempowering.
My work with individuals experiencing exclusion focuses on empowerment, helping them find their voice and take action toward change. My experience collaborating with autistic & adhd individuals has deepened my interest in the literature on neurodiversity acceptance—challenging dominant approaches that aim to "fix" differences, regardless of whether they actually cause distress to the individuals themselves.
Finally, in couples' counseling, my goal is not just to provide generic advice that one could find in any book, but to truly understand what works and what challenges each unique partnership or family based on its own dynamics and relationships. I aim to empower partners who doubt their abilities and focus on fostering channels of communication between them, and/or their children.
Experience
2023-Today: I work as a psychologist in private practice offering virtual and in-person sessions to adults, individuals, couples and families.
Previously:
Psychologist - Center of Developmental Intervention (January 2020-July 2023)_ Family Counseling, Adolescent and Child Counseling, Socioemotional intervention for neurodivergent children and teens.
Psychologist - Greek Fund of European Aid for the Most Deprived (July to December 2019)_Individual and group therapy for marginalized members of community, mental health awareness events.
Psychology intern (Addiction rehabilitation) - Self Help Promotion Program (November 2017 - August 2019)_ Individual and group therapy for people suffering from addiction, community rehabilitation events.
Education
2018 Psychology_ Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
A broad view to the field of psychology, with an interest in minority identities
2021 Master in Public Health & Health Policy _ Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Studying on social barriers to mental health services
2024 Master in Social Psychology _ Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Critical studies on marginalized groups and intersectionality.
TRAININGS
About art therapy:
Facilitation of creative groups though theatre play.
About systemic approach:
2-year education on Systemic Therapy
1-year education on Systemic Therapy for Children.
About parent and family counseling:
Parent counseling seminar
Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Lab
Child psychology and play seminar
About neurodiversity:
Psychotherapy of Social and Emotional Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders seminar
Autism masterclass
Intensive interaction seminar
About addiction treatment:
Critical approaches in addiction treatment- 1 year traineeship
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
Couples Session
Family Session
Genogram analysis
Insurances
